removing dash, removing dash for paint Options

[coldbluesteel]

Hello everybody, This is my first topic I've started (hope it's not messed up) and It's a question. I'm planning on pulling my dash to paint it, simular to Frotou's and Kristen85's(minus the fur, no offense). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have already removed all but the upper dash (where the airbag is located) and the steering column. I know to disconnect power for at least 90 sec before even breathing on the airbag system. I can see some exposed fastners on the dash but I dont know how the airbag is connected, so I don't want to just rip it out of place. I've looked in my Chiltons manual and it doesn't go into that area, so I thought I should ask before I start. This is the last thing I need to do before I start reassembling my gutted interior. Thanks, and love the site I haven't been a member long but I've browsed the site since near the beginning.

[playr158]

i have.......

all i say is you'll need hella good luck....

you have to remove anything and everything you see

start with the vents and just pop them off
then center console (the entire thing)
then remove steering wheel plastics, gauge cluster
remove glove box
start to unclip every piece of wire that you can find it goes way back there and down on the sides of the car
unbolt every piece of a/c:heat duct work that you can see

and after that there is still MORE that is just crazy
just take your time go bolt by bolt be very gentle with the dash manuevering because it can break easily....
and don't just yank that will break things and careful not to rip wires